Archive - Jerry Price
Health Costs
U.S. healthcare spending grew 7.4 percent in 2005 to surpass $2 trillion and is expected to grow 7.3 percent in 2006, the CMS said in an annual report. more »
By Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Social Issues
Health Care - Uninsured Americans
“The Bible tells us to do unto others as we would have others do unto us. If I were uninsured, I would want others to come to my aid and demand solutions. more »
By Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health Care - General
“People use health care services for many reasons: to treat illnesses, injuries, and health conditions; to prevent or delay future health care problems; to reduce pain and increase quality of life; and to obtain information about their health status and prognoses. more »
By Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health - Senior Adults
“The United States is on the brink of a longevity revolution. By 2030, the number of older Americans will have more than doubled to 70 million, or one in every five Americans. more »
By Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006 - (2)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health - Children
- The proportion of children ages 6-18 who were overweight increased from 6 percent in 1976-1980 to 16 percent in 1999-2002. Racial, ethnic, and gender disparities exist, such that in 1999-2002, Black-alone, non-Hispanic girls and Mexican American boys were at particularly high risk of being overweight (23 percent and 27 percent, respectively). more »
By Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health - General
“The health of the Nation continues to improve overall, in part because of the significant resources devoted to public health programs, research, health care, and health education. more »
By Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Christian Citizenship - Religious Liberty
“Statesmen … may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand.” more »
By Jerry Price - Jul 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Christian Citizenship - First Amendment Issues
Kyle Trudelle, a senior at Napa High School in Napa, California, was asked, along with several other students, to paint “decorative murals of their choice along a hallway outside the art room. more »
By Jerry Price - Jun 26, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Christian Citizenship - Disaster Relief
“When the tsunami hit the southeast Pacific region in December 2004, Southern Baptist responded in enormous fashion. Southern Baptist responded with more than $16.6 million dollars in aid along with untold numbers of hours of blood, sweat, and tears as they worked to overcome the devastation and rebuild the lives of those affected. more »
By Jerry Price - Jun 26, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Community Service
Christian Citizenship - Christianity and Politics
“As proponents of civil society, the responsibility of the Christian community is not to retreat from the political square altogether (spiritual isolation), nor is it to accept the status quo (moral toleration). more »
By Jerry Price - Jun 26, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty